It is 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 1945, in Jakarta. An excited child runs through the bustling crowd, climbs a pole, and begins cheering loudly. Meanwhile, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta step forward, unfold a proclamation, and declare that Indonesia will no longer bow to foreign rule.
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Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations took place on a beautiful day in Amsterdam’s Tolhuistuin on 17 August. The atmosphere was relaxed, joyful, and full of togetherness. There was laughter, Indonesian conversations, and delicious traditional food. Everyone looked stunning, and the stalls were beautifully decorated. Some people were
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Figures like Jan Pieterszoon Coen responsible for mass murders, are still honored in streetnames. To address this, Asian Raisins organized a sticker campaign on August 17, 2024, during Indonesia's Independence Day, showcasing twelve Indonesian National Heroes. The campaign aimed to take a stand against colonial glorification.
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